Isla Grande surf break

Isla Grande surfForecast / Colón / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 22 May 2026 EST
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Isla Grande surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Isla Grande sea temperature is
29.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isla Grande this week:

The surf forecast for Isla Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Isla Grande in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 25th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Grande over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
9
2.1
NE
9
2
NE
9
2.2
NE
10
2
NE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
328
300
238
250
250
503
493
493
516
470
542
767
626
876
697
531
519
481
492
414
446
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
W
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
N
10
NNE
15
ENE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
E
10
NNW
5
W
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
E
5
ENE
10
NE
5
ESE
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
W
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
High Tide
7:21PM0.28m
5:22AM0.37m
7:59PM0.32m
6:18AM0.31m
8:35PM0.36m
7:27AM0.26m
9:08PM0.38m
9:03AM0.21m
9:40PM0.40m
10:38AM0.17m
10:12PM0.40m
12:08PM0.15m
10:46PM0.40m
Low Tide
12:14PM0.00m
11:54PM0.19m
12:47PM0.04m
1:06AM0.20m
1:15PM0.08m
2:22AM0.19m
1:36PM0.11m
3:53AM0.17m
1:49PM0.13m
5:56AM0.13m
1:55PM0.14m
7:08AM0.09m
1:52PM0.14m
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
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6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
2
2
4
6
5
1
1
9
6
1
2
3
1
1
6
9
Temp °C
29
28
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
34
31
32
33
33
32
31
33
32
33
32
32
33
32
30
32
31
31
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
8
1.9
NE
9
2.1
NE
9
2
NE
9
2.2
NE
10
2
NE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
Energy kJ
328
300
238
250
250
503
493
516
470
542
767
626
876
697
531
519
481
492
414
446
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
9
Energy kJ
493
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
44
284
243
72
71
44
0
0
0
0
0
44
0
284
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Colón Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
5
6
6
6
9
8
4
5
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Information about the Isla Grande Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Isla Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Isla Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Isla Grande surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Isla Grande) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Isla Grande may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Isla Grande is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Cativa. If you plan a holiday in Colón Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cativa. Cativa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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